Molecular Diagnostic Testing in Cardiac Transplantation.

abstract：:Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with adjunctive glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa receptor inhibitor therapy administered in the cardiac catheterization laboratory is the optimal reperfusion strategy for patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Most available data regarding these agents are from tri...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Tamhane UU,Gurm HS

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The assessment of myocardial viability may be an important component of the evaluation of patients with coronary artery disease and left ventricular dysfunction. The primary goal of viability assessment in such patients is to guide therapeutic decisions by determining which patients would most likely benefit from reva...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Arrighi JA,Dilsizian V

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with pre-diabetes have a tenfold higher risk of developing Type 2 DM and a twofold higher risk of developing coronary heart disease compared to non-diabetics. Interventions targeted at those in an early stage of impaired glucose metabolism can delay or prevent diabetes. Effects of these interventions on cardi...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Popp Switzer M,Elhanafi S,San Juan ZT

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Periprocedural thromboembolic and hemorrhagic events are complications of percutaneous radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFA) of atrial fibrillation (AF). The management of anticoagulation before and after RFA could play an important role in the prevention of these complications. The incidence of thromboembolic events...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Viles-Gonzalez JF,Mehta D

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The decline in the use of sodium channel blockers has led to an expanding use of b-blockers and complex class III agents such as sotalol and amiodarone for controlling cardiac arrhythmias. Success with these agents in the context of their side effects has spurred the development of compounds with simpler ion channel-b...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Singh BN,Sarma JS

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of its superior soft tissue imaging, MRI has become a valuable diagnostic tool in cardiovascular disease. These strengths make MRI attractive to guide therapeutic catheter-based procedures, both conventional and novel. We review how to configure an interventional MRI suite, how MRI catheter devices differ from...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Raman VK,Lederman RJ

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is widely regarded as capable of providing a cornucopia of detailed diagnostic information. However, of that information, very little is truly unique, and can be obtained by a combination of alternate diagnostic modalities. Given this, it is anticipated that in the short term (1...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Doyle M,Biederman RW

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rapid growth of medical knowledge during the past few decades has created many potential advances in the therapeutics of chronic disease, and cardiovascular disease has been at the center of this phenomenon. Translation of these advances into everyday care of patients with chronic disease continues to be problemat...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Adams KF

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Innovation for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has transformed a medically complex treatment into a standardized procedure. While Edwards SAPIEN and Medtronic CoreValve occupy the market for TAVR in the United States (US), additional valve systems are being developed. The Boston Scientif...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Seigerman ME,Nathan A,Anwaruddin S

更新日期：2019-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the clinical evidence on the use of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) revascularization options in left main (LM) disease in comparison with coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). Coronary artery disease (CAD) involving the LM is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Though CABG...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Nagarajarao HS,Ojha CP,Mulukutla V,Ibrahim A,Mares AC,Paul TK

更新日期：2020-02-08 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common condition associated with high morbidity and mortality. Prior studies have evaluated the role of systemic fibrinolysis and catheter-directed therapy (CDT) in the management of PE. In this review, we examine current data on risk stratification and the appropria...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Kosova EC,Desai KR,Schimmel DR

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resistant hypertension has evolved as an important global health care problem. Primary aldosteronism is one of several potentially reversible causes of resistant hypertension. Primary aldosteronism can be effectively treated, when recognized, with a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, such as spironolactone and epl...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Sica DA

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The last 40 years of clinical research in interventional cardiology were extraordinarily innovative. This article will review the most promising up and coming interventional cardiovascular therapies, with a primary focus on the treatment of coronary artery disease. RECENT FINDINGS:From the first sten...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Kerneis M,Nafee T,Yee MK,Kazmi HA,Datta S,Zeitouni M,Afzal MK,Jafarizade M,Walia SS,Qamar I,Pitliya A,Kalayci A,Al Khalfan F,Gibson CM

更新日期：2019-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This study aims to describe the current state of telestroke clinical applications and policies, in addition to key technical and operational aspects of the telemedicine practice. RECENT FINDINGS:Delivery of telestroke services for neurovascular care expanded from the intravenous alteplase decision an...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Dumitrascu OM,Demaerschalk BM

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are a number of limitations associated with conventional mapping for ablation of ventricular tachycardia (VT) in ischemic heart disease, such as the high recurrence rates after initially successful ablation. The development of a noncontact mapping system capable of producing high-resolution isopotential maps of ...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Chow AW,Schilling RJ,Peters NS,Davies DW

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with diabetes mellitus are at particularly high risk for cardiovascular disease. Although global risk factor scoring systems, such as the Framingham Risk Score, are well established for screening asymptomatic adults, they are not as predictive in diabetics. Therefore, there has been considerable interest in n...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Warraich HJ,Nasir K

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Coronary artery bypass grafting is a preferred strategy for complete coronary revascularization in patients who have multi-vessel coronary artery disease, left ventricular dysfunction, and/or diabetes. Both arterial (internal thoracic artery/radial artery) and venous grafts are utilized to bypass the ...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Virk HUH,Lakhter V,Ahmed M,O' Murchu B,Chatterjee S

更新日期：2019-03-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of multivessel and/or left main stem disease have been shown to be potentially legitimate revascularization alternatives in appropriately selected patients. Risk stratification is an important component in guiding patients to identify the most appropriate revascularization moda...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Farooq V,Brugaletta S,Serruys PW

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Variant angina, which is characterized by recurrent chest pain and transient ECG changes along with angiographic evidence of coronary artery spasm, generally has a favorable prognosis. However, episodes of ischemia caused by vasospasm may lead to potentially life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias an...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Kundu A,Vaze A,Sardar P,Nagy A,Aronow WS,Botkin NF

更新日期：2018-03-08 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Ocular perfusion pressure (OPP) is defined as the difference between BP and intraocular pressure (IOP). With low BP comes low OPP and resultant ischemic damage to the optic nerve, leading to glaucoma progression. The purpose of this article is to review the literature on BP as it relates to glaucoma a...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Levine RM,Yang A,Brahma V,Martone JF

更新日期：2017-09-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart failure is becoming increasingly prevalent, and currently coronary artery disease (CAD) is the primary cause of left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction. A potential therapeutic option for patients with severe CAD and LV dysfunction is a strategy of revascularization. In this review, we summarize the available...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Ghose T,Thompson RC

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers are commonly used anti-hypertensive medications in a number of clinical settings. They are often used interchangeably, but we pose the provocative question as to whether they should be. We review the literature to evaluate for ...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Turner JM,Kodali R

更新日期：2020-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) are two important categories of AI algorithms. Nowadays, AI technology has been gradually applied to cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI), covering the fields of myocardial contrast enhancement (MCE) pattern and automatic ventricular segmentation. This...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Tang F,Bai C,Zhao XX,Yuan WF

更新日期：2020-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The pathogenesis and progression of coronary artery disease (CAD) is now known to be largely driven by inflammation on top of the well-accepted role for the disequilibrium between cholesterol deposition and removal from the arterial wall. Recent clinical trials have supported the inflammatory hypothes...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Boland J,Long C

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel is a well-established standard of care for patients with acute coronary syndromes. Whether there are other drug strategies or therapies that will achieve fewer ischemic events, and at the same time be associated with fewer bleeding complications, is a question rec...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Rajan L,Moliterno DJ

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical management of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) at high risk for stroke is limited by problems of imperfect tools for assessment of thromboembolism and bleeding risks. Improved instruments, such as the CHA₂DS₂VASc and HAS-BLED risk stratification scores, have been incorporated into European practice guide...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Broukhim M,Halperin JL

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Controlled clinical trials, performed in more than 13,000 patients, have consistently shown the beneficial effects of long-term beta-blocker therapy in patients with chronic heart failure. However, it is not clear whether this is a class effect or if it is specific only for some agents. Beneficial effects on the progn...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Metra M,Nodari S,Boldi E,Dei Cas L

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To examine the utility and methods of coronary artery disease (CAD) assessment in patients with new-onset heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) of unclear etiology. Moreover, we sought to review the role and techniques of assessing myocardial viability to guide coronary revascularizatio...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Kassab K,Kattoor AJ,Doukky R

更新日期：2020-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Tricuspid regurgitation is common; however, recognition and diagnosis, clinical outcomes, and management strategies are poorly defined. Here, we will describe the etiology and natural history of tricuspid regurgitation (TR), evaluate existing surgical outcomes data, and review the evolving field of pe...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Al-Hijji M,Fender EA,El Sabbagh A,Holmes DR

更新日期：2017-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Although rare, sudden cardiac death (SCD) in the young is a tragic event, having a dramatic impact upon all involved. The psychosocial burden associated with SCD can leave friends, families, and entire communities bereft. With only limited evidence to describe the volatile emotional reactions associat...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Grubic N,Puskas J,Phelan D,Fournier A,Martin LJ,Johri AM

更新日期：2020-10-10 00:00:00